US Bridges

SR 18 over Wolf Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Gray · Structure no. 000000016900090

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Wolf Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3 MI SE of Gray
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97357, -83.50042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic3,825 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 18 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.